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FIS CREATES ONLINE ONE STOP SKILLS SHOP
FIS, working with developer Reference Point, has launched the first online training course booking platform that automatically adds newly achieved qualifications to individuals’ CSCS cards. CourseSight, which can be accessed through the FIS Skills Hub, brings together...
CPA Weekly Notes
The Communities and Local Government Committee has launched an inquiry into the capacity of the housebuilding industry to meet demand for new homes and invites submissions of evidence on various issues. Read the Notes here.
Update on apprenticeship levy
Today, the government published proposals for a new funding model for apprenticeships and further details on the apprenticeship levy. Under the plans for the levy, the government has proposed that employers that are too small to pay the levy, will have 90% of the...
JTC Newsline
The August edition of the Joint Taxation Committee's Newsline is available to read here.
Build UK supports call for delay in apprenticeship levy introduction
The Department for Education's new minister for skills and apprenticeships, Robert Halfon, will unveil details on the structure of its proposed apprenticeship levy on Friday 12 August. Details of the levy were first expected to be published in June, but this was...
Construction Trade Survey
The CPA’s latest Construction Trade Survey, published today, shows that construction activity weakened in the second quarter of 2016. Net balances across the construction supply chain, including product manufacturers, building contractors and civil engineers fell to...
FIS Board nominations
FIS is looking for contractor and supplier members to join its Board. If you would like to stand for election, or if you know someone who would, please complete the nomination form here and return it to FIS by Wednesday 31 August 2016. Election results will be...
Outcomes from the CIC Strategic Review 2016-2020
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) members met last month to discuss the outcomes of the year-long Strategic Review of the organisation and agree its recommendations for the next five years. Read more here.
Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI
The seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index ® registered 45.9 in July, down fractionally from 46.0 in June and below the 50.0 no-change threshold for the second month running. The latest reading signalled the fastest ...